Retro fans are in for another collection of coin-ops, in the form of Taito Milestones 5 for Switch. The ten games featured span two decades, falling into a variety of genres. Included are: Save states will feature, along with language options. The press release additionally notes that USB mouse and HORI Arcade Classic Pro Arcade …
After being namedropped during a Steam backend leak, we imagined Shrek 2 Remastered to launch closer to the upcoming movie in 2027. But no – it’s out next month (10th November). Does this mean more Shrek game remasters are due between now and when Shrek 5 launches in June? Perhaps. Shrek 3 and Shrek Forever …
To mark the 40th anniversary of the retro platforming star Dizzy, Philip and Andrew Oliver have announced a Kickstarter for a new SEGA Mega Drive collection. The Eggcellent Dizzy Collection features Dizzy the Adventurer, PANIC! Dizzy, and Go! Dizzy Go! in a single cartridge. This is the same trio that graced 1993’s The Excellent Dizzy …
As much as we’d love to see modern-day Acclaim revive some of their old franchises, that doesn’t appear to be something we expect any time soon. So much time has passed that most of their IP is either lost or has already seen a re-release – such as Turok and Shadow Man. Re-Volt has managed to …
Compilations of old sports games aren’t too exciting, understandably. But when rally racing and snowboarding are involved? That’s a different proposition entirely. Gaelco Sports Collection features five arcade games from the Spanish developer Gaelco – not to be confused with Japanese studio Jaleco. Earlier this month we looked at their Thunder Hoop run ‘n gun games, …
Chip shortages be damned. Atari has announced THE 800XL – a modern recreation of their 1983 computer system, featuring 25 built-in games, a working cartridge slot, a mechanical keyboard, and HDMI connectivity. Retro Games Ltd are behind the project, with PLAION REPLAI both manufacturing and distributing. Of the 25 built-in titles, eight are licensed Atari …
The very good, and surprisingly lengthy, pixel art horror Dead of Darkness is set to gain a sequel. The original game was, essentially, a 2D top-down take on PS1-era Resident Evil. This sequel appears more ambitious, viewed from a fresh isometric perspective and featuring more detailed visuals. The story meanwhile from the first game, involving …
The retro-style fantasy RPG Queen’s Domain not only has a newly announced 30th October release date, but it’s also now set to grace the PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 in addition to PC. Set in an interconnected labyrinthine world, our hero washes ashore on a mysterious island while searching for their missing father. This …
In a case of better late than never, long-time running studio System 3 has finally allowed Blaze to bring some of their past hits to the Evercade. Dabbling with retro re-releases themselves, System 3 was likely hesitant for that reason alone. Two collections are planned for release on 4th December, priced £24.99 each. The Last …
Another new NeoGeo game is on the horizon, and just like Necro Pop, shoot’em up Gley Lancer: Overdrive is set to gain a physical cartridge release for AES and MVS systems, along with a digital release on modern platforms. If that name rings a bell, that’s because Gley Lancer (believed to be a mistranslation of …
In addition to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves for Switch 2, SNK has announced the multiformat Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, ready to coincide with the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Ten Metal Slug games will feature, along with the long-lost location test version of the original. Here’s the full list: Metal Slug (1996), Metal Slug 2 (1998), …
The rumours are, sadly, true – Plaion has chosen to delay the NeoGeo AES+ console until 16th September 2027. It was originally due in just a couple of months’ time. Plaion puts the delay down to being unable to secure enough memory chips to increase production and meet demand. Rather than launch in November with …
A new NeoGeo game, built from the ground up, is coming in 2027 – and you’ll be able to play it on authentic hardware, due to it gaining both a MVS and AES release. Presumably, it’ll be compatible with the upcoming NEOGEO AES+ console too. Nobody is being left out, as the “Arcadevania” Necro Pop …
It seems fair to say that Jaleco Sports Faceoffs – out today on PS5 and Switch, with PC to follow – offers some deep cuts of retro sports sim history. In fact, one of the games present (Pro Sports Hockey for NES) reportedly sells for hundreds of dollars nowadays. The full roster reads as follows: …
We’ve seen a few LEGO consoles in the past, including the NES, Mega Drive and Atari 2600. Now it’s Sony’s turn with a 1:1 recreation of the original PlayStation. Regrettably running a few years late to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the console, the LEGO PlayStation is formed of 1,911 pieces and comes with a …